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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Though both of his parents are immersed in entertainment, Jake hasn’t explored the industry yet and rather enjoys sports as a wrestler.
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Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 13 June 2025
From adding color to her wardrobe to making meals for her children, Taylor told WWD that she is often refueled by stepping away from her work and loves to explore art and culture for inspiration.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Kids can splash in the gentle surf, explore interactive splash pads, or climb and play at the colorful beachfront playground, all just steps from the sand.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 13 June 2025
From adding color to her wardrobe to making meals for her children, Taylor told WWD that she is often refueled by stepping away from her work and loves to explore art and culture for inspiration.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Kids can splash in the gentle surf, explore interactive splash pads, or climb and play at the colorful beachfront playground, all just steps from the sand.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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In one study of over 12,000 adults, researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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The Illinois Trust Act prohibits police from searching, arresting or detaining people solely because of their immigration status.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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In the days ahead, Israel’s superior intelligence apparatus will search for targets of opportunity - commanders and equipment changing location, or the movement of materiel to facilitate a response – and continue to strike.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Every component of the compensation package may have different levels of negotiation flexibility, so each is worth examining carefully.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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